🍷 Taste the History of the Middle Ages & Renaissance
Location will be updated soon! Join the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies (CMRS) for a unique culinary journey back in time!
The Med/Ren Food Festival brings history off the page and onto your plate. Drop in to sample authentic historical recipes recreated by students, faculty, staff and student groups. Learn about centuries-old ingredients and techniques and enjoy casual conversation with fellow food lovers and history enthusiasts.
🍞 Eat like it's 1499:
Think of it as a historic food science fair—where you get to be the taster!
- Sample Historic Recipes: Visit stations featuring bite-sized samples and traditional dishes straight from the Medieval and Renaissance eras.
- Chat with the Cooks: Meet the students, faculty and community members behind the dish. Discover where they found their recipes, how they adapted unusual ingredients and the stories behind each dish.
- Mingle & Explore: Enjoy a relaxed, open-house style evening of good food, historic intrigue and great company.
🍳 Want to Cook a Dish?
Interested in cooking an entry? We are also seeking adventurous cooks to prepare and present a historical dish. CMRS offers up to $50 in ingredient reimbursements for participants.
- Proposal Deadline: Friday, September 4, by 12:00 PM (Noon).
- How to Sign Up: Send a short description of your proposed recipe and main ingredients to cmrs@osu.edu. Find more here.
📩 Event Information & Contact
This event is completely free, open to the public and welcoming to all curious palates! You don't have to prepare a dish to attend: this event is free and open to all. Children and family members are also welcome for what promises to be a fun and informative evening.
Questions? Contact Chris Highley, Director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, at highley.1@osu.edu.